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Secretary Kim, did you fasten your seatbelt?

(Episode 34)

Yes.

Today, Driver Wang will drive

you home safely.

Just let me know if anything is uncomfortable.

Director Wang.

Today, I'm not Director Wang Daeryuk.

I'm filling in for Mr. Kang.

So, call me Driver Wang.

What are you doing, Director Wang?

Secretary Kim.

Would you like to

have this tangerine on our ride?

Okay, thank you.

Not at all.

Director Wang.

Yes?

I heard everything from Mr. Kang.

That when I fell,

you ran with me on your back.

Thanks to you, I'm fine now.

Thank you.

You are welcome.

But even if it wasn't me, anybody would help

when someone is hurt.

Don't feel burdened.

I don't want you to feel that way.

Off we go.

Where is that river flowing to?

My life is dark.

My friends found out that my family is poor.

I want to die.

I lost my confidence.

A beggar with no money.

I am useless whatsoever.

What else did I say to that man?

Did I tell him about my family going broke

or how I escaped without paying for my meal?

Have I told him everything?

I must be crazy. I drank too much.

What is he going to think of me now?

What am I going to do?

He's going to be here soon.

Oh, dear.

I'm left with no choice.

I should quit.

Where is my boss?

It's almost time.

I need to quit and leave now.

He'll probably be here on time again.

Five, four,

three, two,

one.

Looks like he is not coming today.

Please don't come

until I quit.

Welcome...

Hello.

Excuse me.

Can I order a ramyeon?

What? Do I have something on my face?

No.

It seems like

he doesn't care at all.

Maybe I didn't make a big mistake after all.

Here you go.

Thank you.

This ramyeon is on me.

- Why? / - Because

you fought with the man

who tried to attack me last time.

That's nothing.

Thank you anyway.

From now on,

be careful when you visit the Han River at night.

There are bad people lurking around sometimes.

Okay.

But...

What?

That day at the Han River,

I must've been so drunk.

Did I make any mistake while I was drunk?

Did I talk nonsense?

I blacked out.

So I can't really recall.

I'm not sure.

I don't really remember.

You don't remember?

I think you said something about the river flowing.

Oh, my. He remembers.

And something about

the river being dark.

And?

I think that's about it.

I was just looking at the river then.

- River! / - River.

All right. Then go on with your game.

Seriously, thank goodness.

Thank goodness.

I almost quit this job

because of him.

Why did you come out so early?

It seemed like you still had some time left.

I'm a bit tired.

I'm going back early to rest.

Which way are you going?

I'm taking a subway.

The subway station is ten minutes away from here.

Since you bought me a ramyeon,

I'll give you a ride to the station.

No thanks, I'm fine.

Is that so? Then bye.

Wait, I'll take your offer since

my shoes are feeling uncomfortable today.

Hop on.

Hold on to my waist or my jacket.

Your waist?

If you don't, you'll fall.

Okay.

Hold on tight, off we go.

Oh, my.

Secretary Kim, we are here.

Was there anything that made you uncomfortable?

Director Wang.

I'll assume there wasn't.

Hold on.

What's up with him?

Secretary Kim, I will help you get out.

No, I can do it by myself.

Be careful, your ankle hasn't fully recovered.

You might fall.

Don't worry.

I'm sorry, Director Wang.

I told you.

You almost fell.

If you listened to me and held on to my arm,

you wouldn't have fallen

into my arms like that.

Seriously, Director Wang.

Wait.

Stop being stubborn, and hold on to me.

I'll give you a hand to the front door.

No, I can do it myself.

Drive safely.

I'd like to carry you on my back,

but since you don't want me to touch you,

I can't do that.

Secretary Kim.

Don't mind about that hug just now and sleep tight.

All right.

Be careful.

Sleep tight.

The number you have dialed is not available...

No one is answering.

Where did I leave my phone?

I have to tell Father Kim

that I'm not going to the States.

Before he tells Mr. Kang and the kids.

You were dying to go back to the States

until this morning.

What changed your mind?

Hongsil,

Mr. Kang isn't married.

He has no child either.

Mr. Kang is single.

Just because that man is single,

you're in a good mood now?

Yes.

I almost got my handbag snatched away today,

but he showed up

and fought the mugger for me like this.

He was so cool.

I think he's a man of fate

sent by Freddie from above.

Are you sure

he isn't a gigolo who approached you on purpose?

No.

He isn't that kind of a person.

You don't know much about him,

don't fall for him.

There are bad guys everywhere these days.

Don't you worry.

Where are you, my phone?

Come out, my phone.

My phone.

Who on earth is Mr. Kang?

She's so into him.

How was your day, Director Wang?

Did you wait for me?

I wanted to get some air

and see how things went today.

Things weren't that bad.

- Really? / - No.

She thanked me

for running with her on my back when she got hurt.

I heard you told her.

Yes, I did because it's all true.

Maybe that was why

she wasn't so cold to me today.

Is that right?

Yes.

Like you said,

I think she likes me.

That's right. She likes you for certain.

Trust me.

If you commute to work together with her

in the morning and evening for a few days,

things will naturally go well between you two.

Okay.

What excuse should I make tomorrow?

I will need some kind of excuse to do that again.

Should I say you slept in?

That doesn't make sense.

She'll figure it out right away.

Then again, there's no way you'd sleep in.

What should I say then?

I need an excuse to convince my father too.

Should I say

that I have an upset stomach?

- Upset stomach? / - Yes.

That sounds good.

Today, Driver Wang will

drive you home safely.

Today, I'm not Director Wang Daeryuk.

I'm filling in for Mr. Kang.

So, call me Driver Wang.

How cute.

What's wrong with me?

Why do I keep thinking about him?

I shouldn't be like this.

Why are you here again?

Where is Mr. Kang?

He suddenly

caught a cold.

He asked me to pick you up

on my way to work.

He apologizes.

Did he catch a cold?

Is it serious?

I think he's sick because of the chilly weather.

It'd be better for him to stay in today.

I came on his behalf.

It's tiring to drive in a sick condition, you know.

Right.

If you'd told me earlier, I would've taken a cab.

That's not right.

You still haven't fully recovered.

If Mr. Kang hears that you took a cab,

he wouldn't feel at ease.

He'd feel ashamed to face the chairman.

So, get in already.

Okay.

- Hello. / - Hello.

Here's the sea bream which you ordered.

Thank you. Have a good day.

You too. Goodbye.

Wait.

What's this?

Hello?

Mr. Kang?

Is it you on the phone?

Yes.

Ms. Na Hongju?

That's right. I lost my phone

so I've been calling since yesterday.

Was it in your car?

Well, yes. I just heard the phone ring.

I didn't know it was dropped here.

If you don't mind,

can I come and collect my phone?

Where are you?

It'll be difficult now.

I'll only be available in the evening.

That's too bad.

I'll call my phone again

later in the evening.

Well, okay.

- Hello? / - Madam Park wants you

to pass me the groceries you bought

and escort Secretary Kim to the house.

They're having dinner together today.

Okay, I'll do that.

Madam Park has prepared

all of your favorite food.

Marinated abalone, braised beef, steamed sea bream...

You'll be surprised when you see them.

Really?

What did I do to deserve that?

I feel bad already for making you

drive me there because of my injury.

Don't mention it.

You got injured trying to save her.

Don't feel burdened.

Just go and enjoy Madam Park's cooking

to make her happy

Well, okay.

By the way,

are you feeling better now?

I heard you were very sick.

Well, yes.

I had an upset stomach

but it got better.

Did you have an upset stomach?

Yes.

I think I ate something bad.

Director Wang said that

you caught a cold

because of the chilly weather.

He said you were really sick.

Oh, right. I did catch a cold.

That made my stomach ache too.

I had an upset stomach because of it.

Can you pull the car over for a second?

Okay.

Mr. Kang.

You don't have an upset stomach

nor a cold, do you?

Did Director Wang

make you do this?

No.

It wasn't his orders.

It was my idea.

It was my suggestion.

But why?

Actually,

I had a lot in mind when you got hurt.

It only takes a second for something to go wrong.

Everything would be over

if something happened to you.

Director Wang

likes you so much.

Everyone is given one life.

I just hope

you lead a happy life with someone you like.

I know

you like him too.

Mr. Kang.

I'm sorry if I went overboard.

But things can never

go well between me and him.

You know my situation more than anyone else.

It's already so hard for me to push him away.

If you're like this too,

it'll be even harder for me.

Secretary Kim.

I'm well aware of that.

Still,

trust him this once and give it a go.

I'm sure he is willing to protect you

no matter what.

Yes, Madam Park.

We're on our way right now.

Okay, bye.

It was Madam Park.

Let's go, Secretary Kim.

Okay.

I noticed that you're still limping.

When do you think you will recover?

I feel so bad that I can't eat.

It's a lot better already.

Okay. Eat all you want and you'll recover faster.

Okay.

Have a lotus root pancake.

This was made with lotus root paste.

It's not like whole lotus root.

Okay.

- It's delicious. / - Isn't it?

Yes.

- Have some eel too. / - Okay.

Honey, Daeryuk, Iryuk,

and Daya too, you must've heard.

If it hadn't been for Secretary Kim,

my mother could've been seriously injured.

That's an exaggeration, sir.

Okay.

I see that she feels a bit embarrassed.

I'm sure that you know what I'm trying to say.

If anything bothers you while you're here,

tell me straight away.

Consider this place as your home.

You can suit yourself.

Just so you know, I make the best coffee.

Okay, thanks.

Can we just eat already?

She can't eat because of you.

You're right. I'm sorry. Eat up.

Yes, sir.

Eat all you want.

Grandma is a patient. She is a caregiver.

Grandma is a patient. She is a caregiver.

Grandma is a patient. She is a caregiver.

Grandma is a patient. She is a caregiver.

- It's okay. / - What?

Do we have pepper?

I got us a matching set.

A set?

Yes. I think that

you and I were related somehow

in our previous lives.

Madam Park.

Whenever

my dementia takes over,

I seem to think you're my sister.

I'm sane right now but

I still feel like you're my sister or my grandchild.

I got us identical necklaces

as a symbol of our ties.

I'd like you to accept it.

Yes, Madam Park.

I'll put it on for you.

Let me see.

Here.

There.

My goodness. It's beautiful.

This is mine.

I'll put it on for you.

No, I can manage it.

What do you think?

You look beautiful as well.

Secretary Kim.

Doran.

Thank you so much for everything.

No, I should be thanking you.

What?

Secretary Kim found out about our plan?

Yes.

She had this look during dinner.

I wondered what that was about.

Mr. Kang, how could you let her find out?

It's all your fault.

It's my fault? I did nothing wrong.

You did nothing wrong?

You made a crucial mistake.

- I did? / - Yes.

We agreed yesterday

to tell her that I had an upset stomach.

Why did you tell her that I caught a cold?

That's how she found out and...

Right.

What now? What did she say?

What should we do now?

I told her that

you're a nice man

and that you're honest.

I tried to impress her that way.

I think it's all up to you now.

What are you two talking about this time?

Another childish scheme?

Director Wang, Secretary Kim, I have other plans.

Mr. Kang.

Must you do this?

I found a phone that someone lost.

I'm meeting the owner to return it.

You should hurry then.

If you don't mind,

please take Secretary Kim home for me.

Bye.

Secretary Kim.

I'm not a bad guy.

Be careful. Your ankle... Watch your step.

Gosh.

Who are you making this fuss for?

I'm meeting Mr. Kang.

I dropped my phone in his car.

Hongju.

You can't just fall for anyone.

I'm not who I used to be.

And who cares if I fall for him?

I'm single and so is Mr. Kang.

I'm off, Hongsil.

What if she dates

a jerk and ruin her life again?

I must find out who this guy is.

What's the matter?

We're low on gas.

We shouldn't go further.

Don't worry.

I'll call my insurance company.

Did you do this on purpose?

What?

Did you think I'd fall for it?

This is a ploy as well.

You got Mr. Kang to play a part

and now you are stopping here with that excuse.

What are you trying to do this time?

It's not like that.

What are you thinking?

Cars run out of gas every now and then.

Don't lie to me.

You took a longer route that we never take.

That was so that I could show you a nice view.

Can't you see how I feel?

Forget it. I don't trust you anymore.

I'll get home on my own.

Secretary Kim. Doran.

Doran.

Let's talk.

About what?

You're right.

I lied that Mr. Kang was sick

so that I can give you a lift.

The fact that he was busy

or that he was sick were all lies.

But you're lying to me as well.

What am I lying about?

You like me too.

Why are you saying that you don't?

Because we can't be together.

Why is that?

We like each other.

How could I date you?

We have different backgrounds.

I live in a tiny single room.

I'm a secretary at your company.

If we were to date,

what would your father,

the elders and our colleagues think of me?

They'll criticize me for not knowing my position.

I don't want to suffer from that.

I like how things are now.

So, please leave me alone.

Do you think this is easy for me?

Liking you was a struggle for me too.

It was tough.

To accept

my feelings for you,

I had to give up a lot of things.

I let them go.

Why?

Because all I need is you.

Nothing else I had

meant more than you.

Doran.

I will sort out everything that

you're worried about.

Did you think

I wouldn't be prepared?

Doran.

Trust me just this once.

I will go to the end with you.

I will never

let go of your hand.

(My Only One)

Hongsil, Mr. Kang and I

talked about a lot of things.

I think I've found a really good friend.

Mr. Kang, can I see you for a moment?

My gosh.

Why is Mother wearing

the same necklace as Secretary Kim's?

I got them as a token of our friendship.

It looks like you two are dating.

Are you going out with Chairman Wang's son?